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Carthage – Lincoln Park Is Open
Lincoln Park has gone through a complete transformation over the last year. It all started with a desire and that grant. State Senator Barbara Blackman said "at the end of every session we have a big bond bill. Senators who have projects in their... Read More.
High Speed Chase Leads to Felony Arrest
The Philadelphia Police Department released a statement saying that a Preston Man wanted by MDOC led Philadelphia Police on high speed chase through the city and down Hwy 21 North Monday evening around 6:30PM. The chase went for several miles in Neshoba county near... Read More.
Mississippi Protesters Want to Revive Medical Marijuana Proposal
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Protesters are demanding that Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves call legislators into special session to restore a medical marijuana initiative. Voters approved Initiative 65 in November and the state Supreme Court recently overturned it. In the 6-3 ruling May 14, justices... Read More.
ECCC is Hiring
East Central Community College is hiring. According to school officials job openings include Small Business Development Center Director, Speech Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology Instructor. For more information or access to individual applications go to Read More.
Alligator Hunting Permit Applications Available Soon
Alligator hunting season doesn't start until August 27th. However, the application process for those coveted 960 available permits opens at 10:00 a.m. on June 1st for one week only. Applications are accepted on-line at www.mdwfp.com or at any point-of-sale location where Mississippi hunting... Read More.
Get 2 College is Partnering with East Central Community College
Get 2 College is partnering with East Mississippi Community College to help get students enrolled in college. Organizers will be offering free hands-on FAFSA and Mississippi Financial Aid completion appointments to students in a drive-thru event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday,... Read More.
Multiple Disturbances in Leake County
5:40 am - Leake County Deputies responded to calls of a disabled vehicle on Hwy. 16.
9:42 am - Leake County Deputies were called about a disturbance on Red Dog Road.
10:34 am - Leake County Deputies were called about a disturbance on Glory Road.
1:02 pm... Read More.
Philadelphia Rotary Club Makes Donation to Love Out Loud Organization
The Philadelphia Rotary Club made a donation to the Love Out Loud Neshoba project this week. Love Out Loud is a city and county joint initiative for Philadelphia and Neshoba County to come together and share the Love of Jesus with the community according... Read More.
Line to Line Holiday Safety Initiative Starts Today
Starting today the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the Louisiana State Police will work together to launch “Line to Line”, the traffic safety initiative which goes along Interstate 55. According to the MHP, this high visibility safety program will precede the... Read More.
Smith Creek Road House Fire Leaves One Dead
The Leake County Sheriff's Office confirmed that there was a house fire on Smith Creek Road. According to the Sheriff's Office, the fire took place on May 24th. Investigators were informed of the possibility of a person being inside of the fully engulfed home.... Read More.
